Album: Best Of 1990-2000 (2002)

Charted: 5 77

License This Song 

• The sea, it swells like a sore head
  And the night, it is aching
  Two lovers lie with no sheets on their bed
  And the day, it is breaking
  
  On rainy days we go swimming out
  On rainy days swimming in the sound
  On rainy days we go swimming out
  
  You're in my mind all of the time
  I know that's not enough
  If the sky can crack, there must be some way back
  For love and only love
  
  Car alarm won't let you back to sleep
  You're kept awake dreaming someone else's dream
  Coffee is cold, but it'll get you through
  Compromise, that's nothing new to you
  
  Let's see colors that have never been seen
  Let's go to places no one else has been
  
  You're in my mind all of the time
  I know that's not enough
  Well, if the sky can crack, there must be some way back
  To love and only love
  
  Electrical storm
  Electrical storm
  Electrical storm
  Baby, don't cry
  
  It's hot as hell, honey, in this room
  Sure hope the weather will break soon
  The air is heavy, heavy as a truck
  We need the rain to wash away our bad luck
  
  Hey
  Hey
  
  Well, if the sky can crack, there must be some way back
  For love and only love
  
  Electrical storm
  Electrical storm
  Electrical storm
  
  Baby, don't cry
  Baby, don't cry
  Baby, don't cry
  Baby, don't cry Writer/s: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson
  Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 9

• Nick from La Paz, BoliviaOne of the best U2 songs ever! So underrated! I agree with John about the William Orbit Mix and with Dennis, the video is just pure art. Such a tormenting (pun intended) and haunting song!
• Chris from Islip, NyJohn I agree with you 100%. The Williams Orbit mix of this song is amazing. I find myself listening to it over and over again. The best line is "If the sky can crack, there must be someway back, for love and only love." Best lyrics EVER!!
• Gail from Ny, NyBono wrote this about the relationship between his good friend Michael Hutchence and his then wife/girlfriend and about their stormy relationship. The main clue in the song is the line "baby dont cry" which is an Inxs song.
• Trisha from Okc, Oki agree with you john, that version is better, thats the one i always listen to and i have to repeat it several times cause it just sounds so amazing!
• John from Waterdown, Canadathe william orbit mix is 7 billion times better than the original version of the song.
• Trisha from Okc, OkMy favorite U2 song. Please listen to this at night with headphones on. It drowns out everything else and it makes you think. it is amazing, i just close my eyes and i picture a sea during a storm. all the grays and dark blues. it is really cool. it gives me goosebumbs. Bono's voice at his best.
• Dennis from Chicagoland Burrows, IlNot a U2 fan, but this song is Great! I love it for the video I must confess, with Samantha Morton, the fireworks, the ocean, the black & white... what more could you want
• Paul from London, EnglandBono has such an amazing voice and I get shivers down my spine whenever I hear Electrical Storm being played. Not many songs do that to me.
• Danielle from Toronto, CanadaLook for the deer running across the archway in the video (it's pretty hard to miss)...the director (Anton) said it symbolized "innocence, sexuality, and foreboding".

More Songfacts:

Passionate KissesLucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams wrote and recorded "Passionate Kisses" four years before it was a hit for Mary Chapin Carpenter.

KokomoThe Beach Boys

"Kokomo" gave The Beach Boys their first #1 hit in 22 years. They picked the title because it sounded tropical.

Only The Good Die YoungBilly Joel

"Virginia" in "Only The Good Die Young" is named after a real girl Billy Joel was trying to impress.

You're BeautifulJames Blunt

The James Blunt song "You're Beautiful" is not romantic: it's a about a creepy subway encounter with an ex.

All I Wanna DoSheryl Crow

"All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow started with the first line from an obscure poem called "Fun" that read, "All I wanna do is have some fun."

Handle With CareThe Traveling Wilburys

"Handle With Care" started as a George Harrison song with guest appearances by Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne, but it went so well the five of them decided to form a group - The Traveling Wilburys - and record an entire album.

Editor's Picks

Donald FagenSongwriter Interviews

Fagen talks about how the Steely Dan songwriting strategy has changed over the years, and explains why you don't hear many covers of their songs.

Yacht Rock QuizFact or Fiction

Christopher Cross with Deep Purple? Kenny Loggins in Caddyshack? A Fact or Fiction all about yacht rock and those who made it.

Which Restaurants Are Most Mentioned In Song Lyrics?Song Writing

Katy Perry mentions McDonald's, Beyoncé calls out Red Lobster, and Supertramp shouts out Taco Bell - we found the 10 restaurants most often mentioned in songs.

Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)Songwriter Interviews

"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back.

AC/DCFact or Fiction

Does Angus really drink himself silly? Did their name come from a sewing machine? See if you can spot the real stories about AC/DC.

Rob Halford of Judas PriestSongwriter Interviews

Rob Halford dives into some of his Judas Priest lyrics, talking about his most personal songs and the message behind "You've Got Another Thing Comin'."